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Important Filing Information for Candidates

From Borough Clerk
The Municipal Clerk’s office and the Bergen County Clerk’s office does not provide notary services for petitions. Only submit fully complete and notarized petitions.
Candidates may download Petitions and Position on Ballot Forms from the County Clerk’s website https://www.bergencountyclerk.gov/Services/32 
Local Level Petition for Primary
  • Fully notarized petitions must be filed with the Municipal Clerk by March 24th by 4 pm
  • Franklin Lakes Democrat and Republican candidates must have 50 signatures
Local Level Independent Petition for General Election
  • Fully notarized petitions must be filed with the Bergen County Clerk by Primary Election Day by 4 pm
  • Franklin Lakes Independent candidates must have 100 signatures
 Board of Education Petition for November School/General
  • Fully notarized petitions must be filed with the Bergen County Clerk by July 28th by 4 pm
  • 25 Signatures Required
Please contact the Bergen County Clerk’s Elections Division at 201-336-7020 or the Borough Clerk’s office at 201-891-4000 x1200 for any questions.
Last updated 3/20/2025 8:53:17 AM